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UTMB Training Plan

Train for the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc with mountain-specific periodization

24-36 weeks80-130km/week peakAdapts daily

Why UltraCoach vs. a Generic Plan

Adapts to your life

Missed a workout? Got sick? The plan adjusts automatically based on your actual training load and recovery.

Device-integrated

Syncs with Strava, Whoop, and Garmin. Your heart rate, sleep, and HRV data shape tomorrow's workout.

Race-specific pacing

Upload your race GPX file and get gradient-adjusted pacing targets for every segment of the course.

AI coaching 24/7

Ask your AI coach anything — nutrition timing, gear choices, taper strategy — and get answers backed by sports science.

What Your UTMB Training Plan Looks Like

Phase
Weeks
Volume
Base
1-4
Low-Medium
Build
5-10
Medium-High
Peak
11-14
Peak
Taper
15-16
Low

* Phase lengths adapt based on your current fitness and time until race day.

Training Guide

The hundred miler is the ultimate test of endurance. Training spans 24-36 weeks with peak volumes of 100-130km per week. You'll run through two nights, manage sleep deprivation, and push through multiple physical and mental crises.

Volume Building

Build to 100+ km/week gradually. The rule: increase weekly volume by no more than 10%. Include at least one 50K+ training run and several back-to-back weekends of 60+ km total.

Sleep Strategy

You'll be awake for 24-36+ hours. Practice staying up through one full night during training. Consider planned micro-naps of 10-20 minutes at aid stations during the race.

Stomach Training

You need 250-350 calories per hour for 24+ hours. That's 6000-8000 calories during the race. Practice eating a variety of foods while running: gels, real food, broth, potatoes, PB&J.

Pacing for 100 Miles

Start 20-30% slower than you think you should. You're running for 24-36 hours. If you feel great at mile 30, you're going too fast. The race starts at mile 60.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to finish a 100-mile race?

24-36 hours for most finishers. Sub-24 is a major achievement. Cutoffs range from 30-48 hours depending on the race.

What's the biggest challenge in a 100-miler?

Sleep deprivation and stomach issues, not fitness. Most DNFs happen because of GI problems or the inability to eat, not because of tired legs.

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